Logistics & Shipping Coordinator (trainee)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Teledyne Valeport have more than 50 years’ experience designing and manufacturing oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instruments. We are committed to supplying innovative, high quality, reliable instrumentation, and our philosophy of keeping development and manufacturing entirely in-house means we can retain complete control over all aspects of our product range. Our stunning riverside premises in the picturesque town of Totnes in the southwest of the UK houses every facility required for design, CNC machining, environmental testing, assembly, calibration and servicing. This end-to-end approach means customers can have complete faith in our expertise and be assured that we will continue to provide them with the high levels of quality, performance and service they have come to expect.

We are looking for a Logistics & Shipping Coordinator to support import and export activities by ensuring all shipments are compliant with customs regulations, company policies, and international trade requirements. The role focuses on accurate documentation, classification, and risk management to enable smooth and compliant global operations. Full training will be provided, and we will also consider this being an apprenticeship.

Job Purpose: The trainee role will cover all aspects of logistics and shipping within a manufacturing organisation. The trainee will gain hands-on experience and a detailed training programme across logistics, shipping, purchasing, planning & order fulfilment, and trade compliance. When fully trained the employee will be able to complete the following tasks to a high standard.

• Goods Receipt & Stores
  • Assist with receiving incoming deliveries.
  • Check deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
  • Accurately book goods into the ERP/MRP system.
  • Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods.
  • Ensure received materials are correctly stored and identified.
  • Support stock control and stock accuracy activities.
  • Ensure all operating areas are kept clean, tidy and secure.
• Shipping, Despatch and Customs Compliance
  • Prepare customer shipments for dispatch.
  • Generate delivery notes and shipping documentation.
  • Assist in packaging products to company standards.
  • Prepare dangerous goods for shipment with associated paperwork.
  • Coordinate shipments with approved carriers and freight providers.
  • Maintain accurate records of dispatched goods.
  • Support export and customs administration where required.
  • Ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Business Administration
  • Assist with planning activities in conjunction with order fulfilment.
  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Enter and update data within company systems.
  • Maintain and produce reports and spreadsheets as required.
  • Respond professionally to internal and external enquiries.
  • Ensure complete and thorough records are kept and efficiently maintained for all shipments.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
  • Participate in improvement projects across operations.
  • Learn problem-solving and root-cause analysis techniques.
  • Support initiatives that improve quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

It may be necessary for changes to be made to this job description in accordance with the needs of the role and the organisation. Existing duties may be changed, and new duties may be added, and the employee agrees to carry out all such duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by their manager whether or not those duties fall within their job title or job description.

Qualifications & Experience: 3 A-levels, Excellent organisational and communication skills, Strong computer skills.

Behavioural Competencies/Physical requirements: High attention to accuracy, Flexibility to support other team members as required, Willing to work for the best interests of the business, Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties, Encourage a positive, safe, supportive working environment, Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently.

Range of benefits include:

• Pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme of up to an additional 5 days per year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health (Medi-cash).
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.